A study was conducted to identify strategies for obtaining financial support from business and industry for community college vocational programs. The study sample was drawn from colleges which had reported success in securing funds during a 1982 California statewide vocational education study. Critical incident data collected during telephone…

Discusses a survey of 250 community colleges and 60 hospitals conducted to determine whether these institutions had planned giving programs (charitable giving requiring professional mediation), levels of success, and sources of financial advice. Reveals that 41 of 98 responding colleges and all responding hospitals had or were establishing planned…

Reports the results of a nationwide survey of public comprehensive community college fund-raising and foundation activities. Less than half of the colleges surveyed currently have established not-for-profit foundations, although 20 percent contemplate doing so. Half of the foundations reported assets under $25,000; very few have over a…

Offers guidelines for establishing alumni programs, college foundations, and booster clubs at community colleges. Includes brief histories of these kinds of groups; discusses organizational, administrative, and operational concerns; and suggests ways the groups can support the college. (DMM)

This two-part paper provides guidance on alternative sources of funding for college scholarships and describes Anne Arundel Community College's (AACC's) Scholarship Fund Raising Campaign. First, an outline is presented, covering: (1) prerequisites to fundraising (i.e., leadership, sense of direction, commitment, and a plan for identifying,…

In 1978-79 a study was conducted to identify the characteristics of a successful community college foundation and the conditions that foster foundation success. A review of the literature and a panel of experts were used to identify seven characteristics and 22 conditions associated with a successful foundation, and presidents and development…

Discusses the need to organize and maintain public relations through adequate internal and external communication. Cites use of orientations, manuals, newsletters, closed-circuit TV and films, and special group meetings for internal communication. Press relations, publications, special events and speakers, and fund raising activities are described…

Discusses the role of the local business community in advocating the opening of many junior colleges in the early 1900s and providing critical financial support. Uses as examples the College of San Mateo (California), Northwestern Michigan College, and Temple City Junior College (Texas). (DMM)

Community colleges are making more aggressive and sophisticated efforts to raise funds from private sources because of federal, state, and local funding cutbacks, and some institutions are having substantial success. (MSE)

Offers a checklist of characteristics of sound and vigorous college foundations. Explores ways of revitalizing foundations, including qualifying for tax-exempt status, activating a board of trustees, appointing dedicated professional staff, acquiring seed money, developing a fund-raising plan, and planning fund-raising strategies. (DMM)

Corporate philanthropy, it is suggested, has as much to do with the desire of American business to create an influential community profile as with the desire to fulfill its corporate responsibility. Delta College began attracting corporate attention when it bought and began to operate its own Public Broadcasting System station. (MLW)

Briefly traces the history of community college foundations and outlines the steps involved in setting up a foundation. (MB)

Designed to encourage and inform community college efforts to secure private financial support, this literature review and resource guide examine the current status of fund raising at community colleges and list pertinent information sources. After introductory comments advocate increased community college involvement in fund raising, the paper…

This description of the Accent on Excellence honors program at Clark County Community College (CCCC) examines program objectives, components, and funding. First, historical and philosophical developments in the community college field are highlighted, indicating a shift in the primary concern of community college educators from the attainment of…